It was last August 7 that Jalen Hurts took a seat at training camp in South Philadelphia before a sweaty media gathering and began the questioning himself – of the writers.

Josh Hart, a Commanders fan, didn’t have fun Sunday — but plenty of others, like Rob McElhenney and Dawn Staley were in a celebratory mood after the Eagles advanced to the Super Bowl.

There isn't a head coach in Philadelphia Eagles history that had the cultural impact of Andy Reid or the ability to bring home a title like Doug Pederson. There hasn't been a motivator like Dick Vermeil either.

Before the 2024 season began, Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni and quarterback Jalen Hurts were at a crossroads together. Sure they had reached the Super Bowl two years ago, but a stale offense, a late-season collapse in 2023, and an internally reported feud had people wondering if the two would be looking for ways to split.

Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni has a variety of praise about his leadership from Eagles staffers throughout this season.

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni responds criticism the Eagles have faced throughout the 2024 NFL season including the style of their offensive approach.

Enemies clad in burgundy and gold bespeckled a buzzing sea of green at Lincoln Financial Field, here after schlepping up I-95 to support their unlikely Washington Commanders, the Eagles’ would-be saboteur whom nobody predicted to be in this spot when the season began.

The Philadelphia Eagles Head Coach Nick Sirianni holds a press conference after his team won the NFC Championship against the Washington Commanders.

It’s really been the message the entire season,” Sirianni said. “You don’t get to this point in the playoffs and say,